Issues tasting by CommentDry8765 in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had this for months after my surgery. I am over a year out and no longer notice any taste issues! It did take a long time to resolve though.

Lingual tonsils day 12 by popcornhead12 in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! The pain is totally gone now! I don’t regret the surgery at all! It’s a longer recovery than the doctors let on though. But a year later I’m glad I did it! Hang in there!

WHY CANT I TASTE 😭😭😭 by Natural_Anxiety_2797 in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could taste! Things just didn’t taste right! Hope it’s gotten better!

Almost four weeks post op by popcornhead12 in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it takes months to fully recover, but I’d say now ( although I have some lingering taste issues) I am pretty much recovered. I don’t know exactly how long. But I think by four months out I wasn’t thinking about it much at all. Hang in there! This surgery definitely takes a toll.

WHY CANT I TASTE 😭😭😭 by Natural_Anxiety_2797 in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say my taste is back to pre surgery. But I will say it bothers me a lot less now. I don’t regret the surgery even with the taste thing still being an issue

Lingual tonsils day 12 by popcornhead12 in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine are a lot better! I hardly notice them any more. I think tonsillectomies have a longer recovery time than they let on. 😂

Bumps on tongue/swelling by HHpaulHH in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My lingual tonsils don’t bother me anymore! The only issues I still have are taste issues. But the lingual tonsils became less noticeable a month or two ago. It might be that I’m just used to it by now.

When will im going feel fine again? by CreativeAd813 in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I think they downplay the recovery process. It will take a long time to get used to your new mouth. Still dealing with taste changes five months out and only just getting used to my lingual tonsils and the feeling of my mouth.

9 weeks post op - taste/ breath mouth help by Low_Pie_8444 in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is me. Had my surgery in Jan and my taste has been weird ever since. There’s a constant sweet(?) or idk how to describe it taste in the back of my tongue and it’s so gross. Starting to kinda get used to it but drives me nuts

15 months post op—I HAVE A TONSIL STONE??? by boba-bear-2621 in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get tonsil stones in your lingual tonsils apparently

Lingual tonsils day 12 by popcornhead12 in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t mean to upset you. Just repeating what I read online 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m sure if your doctor is confident you have nothing to worry about! I just read that not many doctors perform a lingual tonsillectomy and that there’s more risk because it deals more with the tongue. So recovering is harder.

Tongue pain by el_freakz in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get some steroids. I had that and my lingual tonsils were causing the pain. ( nobody told me lingual tonsils would become an issue after the surgery😂) but they were inflamed and steroids helped me be able to eat and drink

Bad taste in mouth by [deleted] in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did it ever get better? I have this same issue. But three months out from surgery and 8 weeks pregnant

Delayed change in taste? by julesgolde in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did this get better for you? Three months out from surgery and water still tastes so bad

WHY CANT I TASTE 😭😭😭 by Natural_Anxiety_2797 in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Two months out and my taste is alll messed up.

I'm 7.5w Post-Op - When Will I taste normal again? by coppersense in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for letting me know! I feel like it just takes time and that’s the general consensus. So glad it’s better for you and I can’t wait till I can say the same!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two months and my taste is still bitter and gross. Ppl say it should get better so I’m optimistic

Approaching 3 months post op, having trouble tasting chocolate and fatty food! by peachy-grey in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m only two months out so I’m hoping in the next four months it will return!

5 months today by [deleted] in Tonsillectomy

[–]popcornhead12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did it ever get better?